About Peter Mason Mellette

Peter Mellette has successfully represented and advised health care providers on a range of health law regulatory and corporate practice areas for 30 years. He has represented clients on over 150 successful Certificate of Public Need applications, dozens of licensing and facility care issues, multiple transactions and contractual issues, and claims involving millions of dollars in provider payments. In 2017, Mr. Mellette was chosen by his peers to be honored as one of Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite, an award that recognizes Virginia’s top lawyers in their respective fields.Mr. Mellette is an active member of the community and has a leadership role in a number of local and professional organizations. For example, he has served as Chair of the Virginia State Bar Clients’ Protection fund and as board president of Literacy for Life, Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, and the Richmond Torch Club. He currently serves on the Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation Board. His mother, a physician, was a pioneer in medical oncology treatment and an important influence on Mr. Mellette’s career interest in health care law. Mr. Mellette has two grown children and lives in Williamsburg with his wife, Kerry.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law
  • Other 3
    • Health Care Law
    • Medicare and Medicaid Law
    • Long Term Care Law

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Goodman Allen Donnelly
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Tidewater Psychiatric Institute v. Buttery, 8 Va. App. 380, 382 S.E.2d. 288, petition dismissed No. 89-0953 Sup. Ct. of Va. Nov. 2, 1989
    Virginia Hospital Association v. Baliles, 868 F.2d 653, 4th Cir., 1989
    Wilder v. Virginia Hospital Association, 496 U.S. 498, 1990
    Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Services v. Metcalf, 24 Va. App. 584
    484 S.E. 2d 156, 1997
    Var
    ani v. Bowen, 824 F.2d 307 4th Cir., 1987
    Avante of Lynchburg v. Teefey, 28 Va. App. 156, 502 S.E.2d 708 (1998).
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Virginia
    1986, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    1985, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    1985, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
    1987, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Richmond
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Dartmouth College
    Class of 1980
    AB

    Dartmouth College
    Class of 1980
    Policy Studies
  • Special Agencies
    Virginia Department of Health
    Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
    Virginia Department of Health Professions
    Virginia Department of Social Services
    Virginia Department of Behavioral Health Services
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    Richmond, Virginia, July 3, 1958

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Peter Mason Mellette was admitted in 1985 to the State of Virginia.
  • What is this attorney's primary practice area?
    The practice area Peter Mason Mellette spends the most time on is Health Care Law.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Peter Mason Mellette is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
  • Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?
    Yes, Peter Mason Mellette has a professional profile on LinkedIn.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Peter Mason Mellette has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.